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Polysomnographic Tech II

UF Health

#CPR #Patient Care #Healthcare #CPAP #Sleep Medicine #Polysomnography #RST #RPSGT #AASM #BRPT #Ventilatory Assist Devices

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 2 days agoCloses Jun 11

Location

Gainesville, Florida

Quick overview

Perform overnight polysomnograms and administer oxygen, CPAP, and ventilatory assist devices according to protocols. Monitor patients for at-risk events and notify physicians as necessary.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and RPSGT or RST certification, though board-eligible graduates may be considered. Current CPR certification is mandatory prior to starting clinical work.

high schoolprofessional certificatePatient MonitoringCPRPolysomnographyOxygen AdministrationCPAP TherapyVentilatory Assist Devices

Job description

Overview

Perform polysomnograms overnight. Administers oxygen and nasal continuous positive airway pressure and employs ventilatory assist devices in accordance with established protocols. Recognizes at risk events and notifies appropriate physicians.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent. Degree is preferred but not required. Registered Polysomnographic Technologist certification (RPSGT) from the BRPT or the AASMs Registered Sleep Technologist certification (RST) is required. Will consider board eligible graduate of an accredited Polysomnography program. The applicant MUST pass board examination within 3 months of employment. Current CPR required prior to first day of clinical work.